(Long Island, N.Y.) On Friday, August 26th before an impending Hurricane art enthusiasts gathered at the opening of Galleria Della Lupa in Sag Harbor to enjoy an evening of wine, conversation and fine art.
Giancarlo Impiglia creations of fine art incorporate historical references in his lively compositions. The distinguished artist has been painting as far back as the 1970’s and his collection stands on the shoulders of the Italian futurists, recalls the flourishes of Art Nouveau, celebrates the curving geometry of Art Deco and integrates the concept of Cubism.
Cognac Wellerlane interviews Giancarlo Impiglia at the opening of his gallery in Sag Harbor Galleria Della Lupa.
Giancarlo’s stylized figures inhabit a unique world of his own art creations. Impiglia’s animation permeates his work. His collection is a series of movement and social commentary; it is rich in observation. There is an absolute wit in his expression of art in how individuals move and dress and interrelate in our society today in the modern world.
Giancarlo is a true maximalist and his work “speaks” to art enthusiasts who love his bold interpretations. His art is exciting, vibrant, bold, international, cosmopolitan and very sexy.
His fabulous new gallery located at 150 Main Street in Sag Harbor showcases his elegant art work. The gallery has quietly opened its doors. Owner/Director Nina Frand was always fascinated with Italian culture and spent several years living in the eternal city of Rome.
Under the influence of the imposing Roman structures and the history of the Italian capital, Nina has timelessly been immersed in the artistic traditions of Italy and ancient Rome. She therefore carefully named the gallery Galleria Della Lupa, or “Gallery of the Wolf,” inspired by the legend that tells the story of twin princes, Romulus and Remus, who were cast into the Tiber River when their grandfather was overthrown by their usurping great uncle. Rescued by a she-wolf known as “La Lupa,” the brothers were raised as her own until a herdsman named Faustulus found them.
The two siblings became the founders of ancient Rome, Romulus ruling as the first king after killing his brother Remus. Since then, La Lupa suckling Romulus and Remus has established the iconic symbol of the city of Rome and the founding of the Roman Empire. It has combined the true image of imperial power and the tenacity of the Roman spirit.
During the upcoming season, Galleria Della Lupa will showcase paintings and sculptures by Nina Frand’s husband, the well known Italian artist Giancarlo Impiglia, who has been part of the East End community of artists since the early 80’s but was born and raised in the beautiful eternal city of Rome not far from the Vatican. The many faceted aspects of Giancarlo Impiglia’s creativity are present in the Galleria’s first show.
The gallery’s mission is to expose the unknown side of the artist; this new exhibition includes sculptures, paintings, drawings and graphics from different periods of his prolific career. The exhibit features the evolution of his style which continues to unfold into new visions.
For more information please visit www.galleriadellalupa.com.
Cognac Wellerlane interviews Celebrity Plastic Surgeon Dr. Joseph Pober at the World Trump Bar.
I recently interviewed Celebrity Plastic Surgeon Dr. Joseph Pober at the World Trump Bar located at 845 United Nations Plaza.
Dr. Pober is a summa cum laude graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Medical School. At Harvard University Dr. Pober was specifically chosen to simultaneously attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Graduate School. He studied both general surgery and plastic surgery at The New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center. After serving as Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery at the New York Hospital Cornell Center, he completed two Fellowships. He later specialized in cosmetic surgery with Dr. Thomas Rees at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital of The NYU Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Joseph Pober now specializes in facial sculpting Craniomaxillofacial Surgery.
In addition to his private aesthetic practice on Park Avenue, he also instructs at the faculty in Plastic Surgery at the State University of New York-Downstate Medical Center. He is a member of the attending staff of Columbia University’s teaching hospitals, St.Luke’s Hospital and Roosevelt Hospital. Dr. Joseph Pober is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Pober has performed numerous surgeries including Eyelid Lift, Lower Lid Blepharoplasty, Upper Lid Blepharoplasty, Rhinoplasty, Liposuction/Liposculpture, Breast Augmentation, Tummy Tuck and many other cosmetic enhancements.
During our interview he discussed the benefits of facial injectables, one of them being Restylane.
Restylane is the trade name for a range of injectable fillers with a specific formulation of non-animal sourced hyaluronic acid. Restylane was the first stabilized hyaluronic acid filler on the market and reportedly has been used in over 11 million treatments worldwide in 2010.
In the United States, Restylane was the first hyaluronic acid filler to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for cosmetic injection into sub dermal facial tissues.
Juvederm is a smooth gel filler that is used to instantly smooth away wrinkles around your mouth and nose. With just one treatment, patients will get a smooth and natural look. Results last up to a year.
Radiesse is a form of Collagen that provides volume, flexibility and strength to healthy, young skin. As a part of the aging process, an individual’s natural collagen breaks down, diminishing facial volume and elasticity. This loss of elasticity and volume results in wrinkles, facial lines and skin laxity all of which steal the skin’s youthful, fresh appearance.
For more information about Dr. Joseph Pober please visit www.drjosephpober.com.
